Phagans School of Beauty
Salem, OR 97301
About Phagans School of Beauty
Phagans School of Beauty is a private for-profit trade school in Salem, Oregon, enrolling about 38 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 78.18% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $23,393 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $23,393.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Phagans School of Beauty is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 410% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phagans School of Beauty | — | $11,476 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Oregon (state median) | $11,997 | $10,548 | 42 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Phagans School of Beauty really?
Evidence: average net price at Phagans School of Beauty versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Phagans School of Beauty is $11,476.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $11,476 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $928 above the Oregon median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $7,224 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Phagans School of Beauty: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Phagans School of Beauty—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$11,476
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,353 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,463 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Phagans School of Beauty is known for
Top program completions
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other14
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General6
- Barbering/Barber5
- Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design3
- Real Estate Development2
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Phagans School of Beauty a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Phagans School of Beauty is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Phagans School of Beauty.
Campus
Location
Salem, OR
City / state
- ZIP
- 97301
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 39% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
38
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 80
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$8,656
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 76.12%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Phagans School of Beauty.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Phagans School of Beauty was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Phagans School of Beauty in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $8,200 |
| 2014 | — | — | $2,220 |
| 2015 | — | — | $8,509 |
| 2016 | — | — | $10,479 |
| 2017 | — | — | $9,599 |
| 2018 | — | — | $8,350 |
| 2019 | — | — | $8,891 |
| 2020 | — | — | $8,574 |
| 2021 | — | — | $9,337 |
| 2022 | — | — | $10,410 |
| 2023 | — | — | $9,747 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Phagans School of Beauty reported total enrollment of about 38 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.4%), Hispanic or Latino (23.7%), and Two or More Races (10.5%). About 76.12% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Phagans School of Beauty in 2024 is 38 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 80 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
49.09% 100% Completion Time
78.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 49.09% of students graduating from Phagans School of Beauty completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Barbering/Barber: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Phagans School of Beauty graduates earn a median of $23,393 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Phagans School of Beauty.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $23,393. Median federal loan debt: $8,656. Average net price used in cost models: $11,476.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Phagans School of Beauty graduates report median earnings of $23,393 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Phagans School of Beauty.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 6 programs by IPEDS completions (7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Phagans School of Beauty.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Phagans School of Beauty graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Phagans School of Beauty—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,378
- Oregon median 0.75× the median ($9,832)
- Far West median near the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Phagans School of Beauty at a glance
Phagans School of Beauty
Phagans School of Beauty is a private for-profit institution in Salem, OR.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, OtherCosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralBarbering/Barber
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian47.4%Hispanic or Latino23.7%Two or More Races10.5%
Schools near Phagans School of Beauty
Other campuses in Salem, OR when available, plus nearby institutions in Oregon.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Oregon, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Phagans School of Beauty located?
Phagans School of Beauty is located in Salem, OR.
How much does Phagans School of Beauty cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $11,476 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Phagans School of Beauty's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($11,476), completion (78.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($23,393). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Phagans School of Beauty?
Phagans School of Beauty reports undergraduate enrollment of about 80 students, White (47.4%), Hispanic or Latino (23.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Phagans School of Beauty?
About 56.4% of students at Phagans School of Beauty are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Phagans School of Beauty earn?
Median earnings are $28,440 six years after entry and $23,393 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Phagans School of Beauty?
The 150%-time completion rate is 78.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Phagans School of Beauty students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,656.
Is Phagans School of Beauty public or private?
Phagans School of Beauty is a private for-profit institution located in Salem, OR.
Is Phagans School of Beauty an HBCU?
No. Phagans School of Beauty is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Phagans School of Beauty a tribal college?
No. Phagans School of Beauty is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Phagans School of Beauty a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Phagans School of Beauty does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.7%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.